HONG KONG & SINGAPORE — November 20, 2017 — Leading global investment firm KKR today announced the appointment of David Katz as Director and Head of Public Affairs in Asia Pacific. Mr. Katz is responsible for managing KKR’s public affairs and external communications across Asia Pacific, as well as engaging government stakeholders and overseeing the […]
CAMBRIA, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $1,837,861 in fines against Didion Milling Inc. following a May 31, 2017, explosion that killed five workers and injured 12 others, including a 21-year-old employee who suffered a double leg amputation after being crushed by a railcar. OSHA found […]
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 15, 2017 — Technology combined with a personal approach is the top priority for job seekers finds new research from ManpowerGroup Solutions (NYSE: MAN). Swipe Right: Candidate Technology Preferences During the Job Search provides fresh insight from more than 14,000 people in 19 countries into application preferences and includes practical steps employers can […]
NEW YORK– Representatives from KKR will ring the opening bell tomorrow morning at the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) to commemorate the listing of Corporate Capital Trust, a business development company (“CCT or the “the Company”). Eric Eversole, President of Hiring our Heroes, a program KKR supports that is dedicated to helping members of the […]
Unemployment in the EU continues to fall, however more than one in four of the EU’s working-age population are economically inactive; meaning they are not working and are either not seeking work or are not available for work. Furthermore, the vast majority of economically inactive people would like to work in some form. Eurofound’s new […]
2 November 2017 – A United Nations forum on sustainable development concluded today in Bahrain with a strong call for the integration of entrepreneurship and innovation in all economic and social dimensions as key strategies to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) 2017 -– having over 60 […]
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of a visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: “It has been a great pleasure to visit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where I had the privilege of meeting His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We discussed the […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate veteran, service member, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week, Oct. 30-Nov. 3. “Veteran-owned businesses are a critical pillar of the U.S. economy as they contribute more than $1.14 trillion to the nation’s annual total sales and receipts,” […]
MILWAUKEE, — One in five people are in the wrong role, jobs they are not motivated by, engaged with or productive in, according to new research released today by Right Management, ManpowerGroup’s global career and talent development expert (NYSE: MAN). Based on interviews with more than 4,600 people across 20 countries, Right Management found companies […]
The Federal Trade Commission, along with 11 states and the District of Columbia, today announced “Operation Game of Loans,” the first coordinated federal-state law enforcement initiative targeting deceptive student loan debt relief scams. This nationwide crackdown encompasses 36 actions by the FTC and state attorneys general against scammers alleged to have used deception and false […]
